Gideon Welles
Gideon Welles (July 1, 1802 – February 11, 1878) was the United States Secretary of the Navy during the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. He served from March 7, 1861 until March 4, 1869. He was from Glastonbury, Connecticut.[1]
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| 24th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office March 7, 1861 – March 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Toucey |
| Succeeded by | Adolph E. Borie |
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| Born | July 1, 1802 Glastonbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1878 (aged 75) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat, Republican |
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References
- "Gideon Welles". Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships. United States Department of the Navy. Archived from the original on August 22, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
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